Matt is available for handgun training, whether it is for competition, concealed carry, self defense or anything else. The student can be anyone at any skill level. One on one instruction is available or Matt can travel to teach a group of students at your home range. Small groups of 2 to 4 or even up to 10 are great. Also be on the lookout for Matt to hold joint classes with some other shooters who are also on top of the game! Private instruction is available!

Pricing for local instruction at CASA (just outside of Little Rock, AR):

One on one private sessions start at $300 for half day and $500 for full day.

Generally local 10 student classes are $1500 for a full day of instruction, or $2500 for 2 days.

Please make all inquiries on the contact page and give as much information as you can.

Pre-requisites:
Student must have participated in at least one match prior to attending this class.
Student will be required to have competition gear including but not limited to handgun with at least 3 mags, holster, 2 mag pouches, safety equipment, and a minimum of 700 rounds of ammo.

Location

Alpha Training Academy
2366 W 530 Rd
Pryor, OK

Event Fees:

Class $ 350.00Class $ 400.00

Competition Dynamics

Jul 7,2012 - Jul 8,2012Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

***CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT*****

A STEADY PACED 2 DAY CLASS LIMITED TO 16 STUDENTS

YOU NEED THIS CLASS IF:

You struggle with basics and fundamentals.

You do not know how to properly negotiate a stage.

You always feel like something is missing while shooting.

You wonder what hit factor really means and how to apply it to your shooting.

IN THIS CLASS YOU WILL LEARN:

Basic techniques such as drawing, reloading, sighting, footwork and movement.

How to analyze a stage to maximize your score, using hit factor scoring.

Putting it all together shooting drills and stages.

Useful gun modifications discussions.

Belt, holster, and magazine carrier recommendations.

Tips to maximize your performance on various USPSA Classifiers.

YOU CAN BE THE “ONE TO BEAT” AT ANY MATCH!EQUIPMENT: USPSA legal handgun and gear, eye and ear protection, at least 5 magazines or speed
loaders, ammo carriers, and 300 to 500 rounds of ammo.
INSTRUCTORS: Matt Mink is a two Division IDPA Distinguished Master, 3 Division USPSA Grand Master,
and holder of numerous world and national shooting titles and Billy Smith is a Master class USPSA shooter and professional instructor.

Location

Old Fort Gun Club
Gun Club Road
Fort Smith, Arkansas

Event Fees:

Slot for class $ 395.00

Level 1 IDPA Class - Beginning/New Shooters only!

Jul 21,2012 - Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

A STEADY PACED 8 HOUR CLASS LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS

YOU NEED THIS CLASS IF:

You do not know your all around skill level.

You do not know how to properly negotiate a stage.

The IDPA Classifier really kicks your butt!

IN THIS CLASS YOU WILL LEARN:

How to draw and fire safely, smoothly, and efficiently.

How to analyze a stage to maximize your score.

How to turn correctly, quickly, and safely.

How and when to quickly perform tactical and slide lock reloads.

How to properly draw from concealment.

Useful gun modifications.

Belt, holster, and magazine carrier recommendations.

Tips to maximize your performance on the IDPA Classifier.

YOU CAN BE THE “ONE TO BEAT” AT ANY MATCH!EQUIPMENT: IDPA legal handgun and holster, eye and ear protection, at least 5 magazines or speed
loaders, ammo carriers, concealment garment, and 350 rounds of ammo.
INSTRUCTOR: Matt Mink is a two Division IDPA Distinguished Master, 3 Division USPSA Grand Master,
and holder of numerous world and national shooting titles.

Location

MVSA
320 Ten Mile Road
Lonsdale, AR

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 150.00

Level 1 USPSA Class

Aug 18,2012 - Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

A STEADY PACED 1 DAY CLASS LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS

This class is a tuneup for the upcoming USPSA matches to be held at MVSA!!!
YOU NEED THIS CLASS IF:

You struggle with basics and fundamentals.

You do not know how to properly negotiate a stage.

You always feel like something is missing while shooting.

You wonder what hit factor really means and how to apply it to your shooting.

IN THIS CLASS YOU WILL LEARN:

Basic techniques such as drawing, reloading, sighting, footwork and movement.

How to analyze a stage to maximize your score, using hit factor scoring.

Putting it all together shooting drills and stages.

Useful gun modifications discussions.

Belt, holster, and magazine carrier recommendations.

Tips to maximize your performance on various USPSA Classifiers.

YOU CAN BE THE “ONE TO BEAT” AT ANY MATCH!EQUIPMENT: USPSA legal handgun and gear, eye and ear protection, at least 5 magazines or speed
loaders, ammo carriers, and 300 to 500 rounds of ammo.
INSTRUCTORS: Matt Mink is a two Division IDPA Distinguished Master, 3 Division USPSA Grand Master,
and holder of numerous world and national shooting titles.

Location

MVSA
320 Ten Mile Road
Lonsdale, AR

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 150.00

Level 2 IDPA Class - Advanced techniques

Sep 8,2012 - Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

A STEADY PACED 8 HOUR CLASS LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS

YOU NEED THIS CLASS IF:

You want to gain skill above the basic skill level.

You need fine tuning.

You want to move into Expert or Master but are not sure how.

IN THIS CLASS YOU WILL LEARN:

Above and beyond basic shooting and techniques.

How to start nitpicking IDPA stages to get every advantage possible to reduce your time on the course.

How and when to quickly perform tactical and slide lock reloads.

Tips to maximize your performance on the IDPA Classifier.

YOU CAN BE THE “ONE TO BEAT” AT ANY MATCH!EQUIPMENT: IDPA legal handgun and holster, eye and ear protection, at least 5 magazines or speed
loaders, ammo carriers, concealment garment, and 350 rounds of ammo.
INSTRUCTOR: Matt Mink is a two Division IDPA Distinguished Master, 3 Division USPSA Grand Master,
and holder of numerous world and national shooting titles.

Location

MVSA
320 Ten Mile Road
Lonsdale, AR

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 150.00

URBAN RIFLE / TACTICAL CARBINE Level 1

Jul 14,2012 - Jul 15,2012Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

URBAN RIFLE / TACTICAL CARBINE
Length: 2 Days
Date: July 14 – 15
Cost: $295 per person
Time: TBA
Location: CASA
Class Limit: 12 students
 1000 Rifle Rounds
 300 Pistol Rounds
 Vest, chest rig or belt attachments for magazines
 Optics and iron sights for co-witness
 Knee pads and (optional )elbow pads
The Concept and Philosophy behind the Urban Rifle
History of the AR-15
Course Objectives:
1. You will learn the 7 fundamentals of marksmanship and how to apply them
to your rifle shooting.
2. You will be introduced to the 3 most important fundamentals of
marksmanship:
3. Sight alignment
4. You will learn the breathing cycle and proper breath control. (Page 2 of the
handout or draw it on the board for the students to see).
5. You will learn proper trigger control and the differences between accuracy
based trigger control and reflexive fire.
Nomenclature, care and maintenance
TERMINOLOGY TO THINK ABOUT:1. Standard Defensive Response
2. Mozambique or “failure drill”
3. Target Area Transition
4. Effective communication between team members or partners should not give away
information to the suspect.
5. Mechanical offset
6. Transition – transition to your secondary weapon (your pistol)
7. Danger target
8. Aggressive targets
9. Administrative action – there is no threat present, you are in a safe zone and you can
manipulate your weapon using both hands.
10. Press check
Ballistics and use of proper ammo
Gearing up “outfitting” your rifle
Firearms Manipulation – learning to properly handle the weapon
All of this followed by LOTS of training and supporting drills
This class is taught by Billy Smith, Owner of KSA Combatives and Matthew Mink, IDPA Distinguished Master and USPSA/IPSC Grand Master.
Billy Smith
Owner / Instructor
KSA Combatives
918-899-6343
billyipsc@yahoo.com

Location

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, Arkansas

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 295.00

Ken's Private Class in DFW area

Aug 25,2012 - Aug 26,2012Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Private class in DFW area.

Location

Private range
TBA
Fort Worth, TX

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 275.00

Level 1 Competition shooting class

Jan 1,2013 - Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

This is a class at a brand new venue with a brand new range! The class is geared towards C/D class USPSA Shooters or Novice, Marksmen, or Sharpshooter IDPA Shooters. Even if you are brand new to the competition world and are unclassified, this class will be a great introduction to the world of practical shooting. The class will require almost 1000rds, so bring 1000 just to be on the safe side. Class is capped at 16 shooters, and there are seats available at their website below, or you can sign up on this website. More details to be added.
Signup is here: www.swctacticaltraining.org

Location

Cresson range outside Fort Worth, TX
14333 Cleburne Hwy
Cresson, TX

Event Fees:

Regular Seat $ 295.00

Ben and Matt's class in AR

Oct 6,2012 - Oct 7,2012Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Shoot gooder with Ben and Matt in central AR!
This class will be a 2 day USPSA class to get ready for the upcoming USPSA Nationals! Class will be held at the MVSA range near Hot Springs, AR. It is a great facility and there is plenty of room for us to have fun and learn to shoot gooder!
Plan on shooting 1000rds. We will have ammunition for purchase at the class. Cost will be $190/K for 115/124 gr. I may have some 147gr at $200/K by the time of the class.

Location

MVSA
320 Ten Mile Road
Lonsdale, AR

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 395.00Class fee $ 325.00

Ben and Matt's class in Omaha, NE

Apr 13,2013 - Apr 14,2013Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

This is the class that Thomas Howard has put together for the Omaha shooting crew, to be held at the Eastern Nebraska Gun Club in Louisville, NE.
This class will be a 2 day USPSA class to get ready for the upcoming shooting season. Day 1 will be drill oriented, and Day 2 will be a mini-match, putting what we learned to the test. There will be a lot of individual coaching, group learning, and shooting theory over the 2 days. Ben and Matt will be awarding special dogtags to the shooters who complete certain things and win some of the drills!
Plan on shooting 1000rds, bring more if possible. We will supply drinks for the range and lunch for both days. Bring your own snacks.
Please note that each student will be responsible for an additional $10 payable to the range itself for the student fee.
More info coming!

Location

Eastern Nebraska Gun Club
12700 Hwy 66
Louisville, NE

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 395.00

Bob Vogel/Matthew Mink class in Central Arkansas

Jun 22,2013 - Jun 23,2013Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

This class will be a 2 day class. Day 1 will be drill oriented, and Day 2 will be a mini-match, putting what we learned to the test. There will be a lot of individual coaching, group learning, and shooting theory over the 2 days. Bob and Matt will be awarding special dogtags to the shooters who complete certain things and win some of the drills!
Plan on shooting 1000rds, bring more if possible. We will supply drinks for the range and lunch for both days. Bring your own snacks.
More info coming!

Location

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 450.00

Advanced USPSA class in MN

May 4,2013 - May 5,2013Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

This class will be a 2 day class. Day 1 will be drill oriented, and Day 2 will be a mini-match, putting what we learned to the test. There will be a lot of individual coaching, group learning, and shooting theory over the 2 days.
Plan on shooting 1000rds, bring more if possible. We will supply drinks for the range and lunch for both days. Bring your own snacks.
More info coming!

Magnolia USPSA Competition Handgun Class

Mar 23,2013 - Mar 24,2013Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Cliff Cargill and I are pleased to announce we have secured the Magnolia range on Mar 23/24 for another USPSA Handgun class. For those that couldn't get in the class last year, this is another opportunity to take it! We filled the class last year very quickly and had a backlog, and seating for this one is already very limited. Due to feedback from last year, we have decreased the class size to 12 maximum for more individual coaching. Lunch and drinks are provided both days, the only thing you need to bring is your gear, ammo and snacks. Cost is $450 per student, and is payable to either Cliff or on my website with a cc.
This is a 2 day format, day 1 will consist of basics, fundamentals and drills. Day 2 we will be building off of day 1 and incorporate some stages to shoot.
Speaking of ammo, I know there is a real concern due to ammo availability at this point in time. We are planning on running this format with a slightly reduced round count to accommodate folks that are having problems coming up with ammo. There will be a little more dry-fire incorporated into the class to accomplish this, unless everyone shows up with more than enough ammo. Plan on at least 500rds for the class.
We had a blast last year, we will have another this year!

Location

Magnolia Rifle & Pistol Club
188 Swinging Bridge Rd
Florence, MS

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 450.00

June 11th CASA Enhanced Competitive Shooting Class

Jun 11,2013 - Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This class will be a 4hr session directly after the CASA safety briefing. We will learn basic and advanced techniques for shooting USPSA, IDPA and Steel Challenge. Plan on shooting at least 250rds. Bring more if possible.

Location

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 100.00

July 27th CASA Enhanced Competitive Shooting Class

Jul 27,2013 - Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This class will be a 4hr session directly after the CASA safety briefing. We will learn basic and advanced techniques for shooting USPSA, IDPA and Steel Challenge. Plan on shooting at least 250rds. Bring more if possible.

Location

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 100.00

Mink/Stoeger USPSA class in Central Arkansas at CASA

Sep 14,2013 - Sep 15,2013Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

This class will be a 2 day class, held on Sept 14/15 at CASA, just west of Little Rock. Day 1 will be drill oriented, and Day 2 will be a mini-match, putting what we learned to the test. There will be a lot of individual coaching, group learning, and shooting theory over the 2 days. Ben and Matt will be awarding special prizes to the shooters who complete certain things and win some of the drills!
Plan on shooting 1000rds, bring more if possible. We will supply drinks for the range and lunch for both days. Bring your own snacks.
As an added bonus, Ben is giving every student a copy of his latest book! (If you already have that one, you can probably talk him into an earlier book.)
More info coming!

Location

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 450.00

Sept 4th CASA Enhanced Competitive Shooting Class

Sep 4,2013 - Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This class will be a 4hr session directly after the CASA safety briefing. We will learn basic and advanced techniques for shooting USPSA, IDPA and Steel Challenge. Plan on shooting at least 250rds. Bring more if possible.

Location

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 100.00

Nov 9th CASA Enhanced Competitive Shooting Class

Nov 9,2013 - Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This class will be a 4hr session directly after the CASA safety briefing. We will learn basic and advanced techniques for shooting USPSA, IDPA and Steel Challenge. Plan on shooting at least 250rds. Bring more if possible.

Location

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 100.00

Mink/Stoeger class Springfield, IL

Apr 5,2014 - Apr 6,2014Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

This is the class that Jeff Hicks has put together for the Illinois shooting crew, to be held at the Lefthanders Gun Club outside of Springfield, IL.
This class will be a 2 day USPSA class to get ready for the upcoming shooting season. Day 1 will be drill oriented, and Day 2 will be a mini-match, putting what we learned to the test. There will be a lot of individual coaching, group learning, and shooting theory over the 2 days. Ben and Matt will be awarding special prizes to the shooters who complete certain things and win some of the drills!
Plan on shooting 1000rds, bring more if possible. We will supply drinks for the range and lunch for both days. Bring your own snacks.
Matt's business, Automatic Accuracy will be able to provide ammo for the class, let us know early enough and we will bring it up to the class for delivery.
***NOTE: There are 16 seats for this class. Once you are registered and have paid, you have secured a slot for the class. If you register and do not pay, you are placed on the wait list until the payment has been received. Once the paid slots are full, the class is full, and the only way to move off of the wait list is to have a regular paid slot open up. Once your payment is received, it is 100% refundable until 7 days before the class. There is an option to pay 50% down and the rest before April 1st.***

Location

Lefthanders Gun Club
9364 Rhea Park Rd
Loami, IL

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 395.0050% Down $ 200.00Final payment $ 195.00

2014 AA Contingency Program

Jan 1,2014 - Dec 1,2014Time: 6:00 am - 11:45 pm

Registration for the 2014 Automatic Accuracy Contingency Program.

Location

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Event Fees:

2014 Contingency Program $ 0.00

Bob Vogel/Matthew Mink class in Central Arkansas

Sep 6,2014 - Sep 7,2014Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

This class will be a 2 day class. Day 1 will be drill oriented, and Day 2 will be a mini-match, putting what we learned to the test. There will be a lot of individual coaching, group learning, and shooting theory over the 2 days. Bob and Matt will be awarding special prizes to the shooters who complete certain things and win some of the drills!
Plan on shooting 1000rds, bring more if possible. We will supply drinks for the range and lunch for both days. Bring your own snacks.
Automatic Accuracy can supply ammunition for the class at a reduced rate, please let us know in advance.
More info coming!

Location

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 395.00

Wiilshoot/Alpha Range Class - McHenry, IL

May 3,2014 - May 4,2014Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

This is the class that Luke DeForest organized.
This class will be a 2 day class. Day 1 will be drill oriented, and Day 2 we will be shooting a club match, putting what we learned to the test. There will be a lot of individual coaching, group learning, and shooting theory over the 2 days.
Plan on shooting 1000rds, bring more if possible. We will supply drinks for the range and lunch for both days. Bring your own snacks.
More info coming!

Location

Alpha Range
5002 West Elm Street
McHenry, IL

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 325.00

July 3-5 Private class

Jul 3,2014 - Jul 7,2014Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Private session, not open to the public.

Location

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Event Fees:

June 7th CASA Enhanced Competitive Shooting Class

Jun 7,2014 - Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This class will be a 4hr session directly after the CASA safety briefing. We will learn basic and advanced techniques for shooting USPSA, IDPA and Steel Challenge. Plan on shooting at least 250rds. Bring more if possible.

Location

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 100.00

Nov 15th CASA Enhanced Competitive Shooting Class

Nov 15,2014 - Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This class will be a 4hr session directly after the CASA safety briefing. We will learn basic and advanced techniques for shooting USPSA, IDPA and Steel Challenge. Plan on shooting at least 250rds. Bring more if possible.

Location

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 100.00

USPSA Class - How to shoot stages - Springfield, IL

Apr 18,2015 - Apr 19,2015Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

April 18th/19th
This is the class that Jeff Hicks has put together for the Illinois shooting crew, to be held at the Lefthanders Gun Club outside of Springfield, IL.
This class will be a 2 day USPSA class to get ready for the upcoming shooting season. This class will feature a lot of stage oriented shooting, to be used as an instruction tool for the shooters to be able to learn how to shoot stages better.
Plan on shooting 1000rds, bring more if possible. Bring your own snacks, drinks, and lunch.
Automatic Accuracy will be able to provide ammo for the class, let us know early enough and we will bring it up to the class for delivery.
***NOTE: There are 12 seats for this class. Once you are registered and have paid, you have secured a slot for the class. If you register and do not pay, you are placed on the wait list until the payment has been received. Once the paid slots are full, the class is full, and the only way to move off of the wait list is to have a regular paid slot open up. Once your payment is received, it is 100% refundable until 14 days before the class.***

Location

Lefthanders Gun Club
9364 Rhea Park Rd
Loami, IL

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 350.00

April 14-16 Private class

Apr 14,2015 - Apr 16,2015Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Private session, not open to the public.

Location

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Event Fees:

class fee $ 100.00

USPSA Class - Technical shooting - Havana, IL

Jul 25,2015 - Jul 26,2015Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

July 25th/26th
This is the class that Jeff Hicks has put together for the Illinois shooting crew, to be held at the CIPSC Devils Hole Range in Havana IL.
This class will be a 2 day USPSA class to get ready for the upcoming shooting season. This class will feature a lot of technical shooting from a basics and fundamentals perspective. This class will prepare the shooter to shoot with precision at speed.
Plan on shooting 1000rds, bring more if possible. Bring your own snacks, drinks, and lunch.
Automatic Accuracy will be able to provide ammo for the class, let us know early enough and we will bring it up to the class for delivery. Competition 147gr 9mm is available at a special class fee of $280/K.
***NOTE: There are 12 seats for this class. Once you are registered and have paid, you have secured a slot for the class. If you register and do not pay, you are placed on the wait list until the payment has been received. Once the paid slots are full, the class is full, and the only way to move off of the wait list is to have a regular paid slot open up. Once your payment is received, it is 100% refundable until 14 days before the class.***

Location

CIPSC Devils Hole Range
17626 Hwy 136
Havana, IL

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 350.00

Nov 14th CASA Enhanced Competitive Shooting Class

Nov 14,2015 - Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This class will be a 4hr session directly after the CASA safety briefing, starting at 1:00pm. We will learn basic and advanced techniques for shooting USPSA, IDPA and Steel Challenge. Plan on shooting at least 250rds. Bring more if possible.

Location

CASA
43210 Higginbotham Rd
Perryville, AR

Event Fees:

Class fee $ 100.00

Words from the students:

"Thanks for coming down and giving the class, I really enjoyed the weekend and the class format I thought was really well done. I learned a lot about myself just stripping back down to the basics and revisiting fundamentals again."

Justin Myers

"I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the class this weekend. You are obviously a top competitor in the sport, which gives you instant credibility, but your enthusiasm for it bleeds over and makes you a great instructor as well. Starting from the bottom, I wanted a solid foundation, and you provided it."

Clarence Guthrie

"Matthew, your class is the best that I have attended since I first attended Jim Cirillo's class in '97 with the MS Tactical Officers Association. Well planned and organized, everyone worked together and the class flowed very smoothly. I will write an article soon about the training and will highly recommend your class to others. Thanks for your time, insight and training."

Scott Womack

Practicing the wrong things don't make us better. I owe you a thank you for your class I took. Even though I've been around the sport for a long time I still learned a few things to carry with me to the range when I want to practice the "RIGHT" things.